6 - sunday. Amgust 23, 1987 North Shore News ~y THE VINCE OF SCT AND WES y iF Publisher: rth Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Advertising Director Display Advertising 9B0-05tt Classified Advertising 966 G22) Newsrout BBS-2555 Distributor: 966-1337 Subscription 946.1337 ttn bas Mews Viewpoint WEDNESOAY Tone 1139 Lonsdale Ave North Vancouver, B.C V7M 2H SUNDAY oat missec NAN EFFORT to regulate the river rating ia- dustry fo increase safety, the federal government has deemed that rafting companies must have authorized guides, and raft riders must wear lifejackets and belmets, but — not surprisingly — the feds seem to have missed the boat. Making sure that all river rafting companies have certified guides experienced in river navigation and safety procedures is a necessity. And making sure pas- sengers all wear heavy-duty fifejackets in case of a spill is also a must. But in light of the receut fatalities in B.C. river raf- ting accidents, the companies involved cannot be blamed for not having qualified guides, or for not of- fering lifejackets to their passenyers. The river rafting deaths can be attributed to vulner- able, warm-blooded human beings not able to survive the freezing cold conditions of the river and the un- predictable, frothing whitewater. The newest recommendation that river rafters should wear helmets is hardly going to defend them against those raging conditions, unless helmets are required in conjunction with wetsuits. Assistant deputy minister for B.C.’s Ministry of Environment Vinee Collins satd wetsuits would be too costly for companies. But after the J2 recent deaths this season, what price must be | paid before wetsuits become affordable? tntre contents hearth Shere. Pree Pres aAY Veaty 58,469 \AGAS EASTER SEAL SR Because river rafting courts danger by challenging unpredictable waters, absolute safety cannot be achieved. But come on feds, if rafting regulations are going to be put in place, don't take half measures — go all the way. photo submitted HORIZONS EXPANDED...new wheel chair van presented to the North Shore Association for the Physically Handicapped by North Surrey and North Van Central Lions. At the handover ceremony above (back rew | fo r) NSAPH president Liz Kok, North Surrey Lion Dave Kimpiasky, Tony Phillips, Cliff Slusarc, Barry Shiles, Dave Eggleton: (in chairs) Simon Kok and Dave Symington, How a Sunday Samaritan rescued stranded Cathy STAND UP, LION ALEX and take a bow! All that Cathy Code of Ab- botsford knows about you, aside from your first name, is that you belong to the West Van Lions Club and you’re a preat guy to have around when a lady is in distress. That was Cathy one Sunday last month at Horseshoe Bay. Disem- barking a little sadly from the Nanaimo ferry after a short visit to her husband, who was taking a summer course on the Island, she went to the overflow parking where she’d left her car Friday evening. No car. Panic! Enter Alex, the Good Samari- tan. First, he drove Cathy from gas station to gas station in case the car, even though parked perfectly legally, had been towed to one of them. Then he phoned the police—to discover that they had taken the vehicle into custody after finding it broken into. Next stop was the West Van police sta- tion, where he helped Cathy fill out the necessary report before driving her to the towing firm. There she finally recovered her car and, wishing her godspeed home, he even loaded her suitcase into it for her. A pretty good Sunday after- noon’s work even for a_ profes- sional Samaritan. Nice to know there are gentlemen like Alex still around, Nice to know there are Lions around when you need one! ae # NEWS photo Noel Wright THE BIG FIVE-OH...half a century of togetherness for North Van's Kuy and Art Taytor. EXPO ’86 MEMORIES live again for the next seven weeks in the B.C. Discovery Theatre at the B.C. Enterprise Centre on the site of the world fair—this time with an ex- citing new flavor. It’s called ‘Kiwi spectacular travel film of New Zealand unlike any travel film you’ve ever seen. It’s not some- thing you simply watch. It’s some- thing you totally experience because you actually become part of it. The secret is SHOWSCAN, presently the ultimate in film tech- nology. It projects its 70mm image on to the massive curved screen of Discovery Theatre at 60 frames per second—two and a half times faster, four times brighter and larger than standard projection. The result, backed by six-channel Dolby sound, is the sharpest, most brilliant images ever seen. They literally wrap the audience into the action. The presentation is highly cre- ative. New Zealand's superb sce- nery and tourist attractions are woven into a warm, wild and wacky adventure story starring Ned Beatty (Superman, Deliverance, Friendly Fire) and Maori comedian Billy T. James. By the time the happy ending comes, you've been to New Zealand. Double-billed with the popular Expo film ‘‘Discovery'’ (remember “Zargon’), ‘Kiwi Magic’? runs daily until October 12 with hourly showings from noon to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays). Tickets—$5, seniors and children $3—are available at Theatre Box Office and VTC/CBO outlets, or cal] 280-4444. Even if you seldom or never go to movies these days, don’t miss this one! Mapic’’, a en NEVER-TOO-OLD DEPT.: Many happy returns of the day to yet another unique North Van charac- ter, Charles Kiff, who turns 90 Monday (August 24) and is the delight of the widows in his strata Noel Wright condo block, whom he regularly entertains to dinner. Originally from England and twice widowed, he still does his own housework and cooking, is an avid gardener (the building boasts a shared garden) and has just completed a book of his memoirs for publica- tion. His lady neighbors are join- ing with his family today to give him a memorable 90th birthday party and at least a small part of Charles* attraction for them, it seems, may be sartorial. ‘‘He dresses to the nines,’’ says one admiring 65-year-old date! ee LATEST RECRUITS to the North Shore ‘‘Golden Club’? are North Van's Robert ‘‘Art’’ and Kay e Sunday brunch @ Taylor who celebrate the 50th an- niversary of their 1937 Winnipeg wedding Tuesday (August 25) at a dinner with son Jack, daughter Ruth and family, following a reception for their friends yester- day. They migrated to Vancouver from the Prairies in 1942 and have had the good taste to live in North Van—where Art worked for Van- couver Wharves until his retire- ment 13 years ago—since 1965. All the best to you, Art and Kay, en route to your 1997 ‘‘Diamond’’! * ee WRIGHT OR WRONG: Not true—they have only six lives. The extra three were added as a sales gimmick when the market for them as house pets stumped. photo submitted “RIWL MAGIC STARS Billy T. James and Ned Beatty...the audience becomes part of their warm, wild, wacky adventures.